Things to Do with Kids in La Mesa, CA

  • TripBuzz found 263 things to do with kids in or near La Mesa, California, including 231 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Lake Murray to La Mesa Municipal Pool, the La Mesa area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Theaters and Playgrounds.
  • Visitors can board a local San Diego Trolley to visit La Mesa, California, one of the few cities served by the trolley line. While in town visitors can shop the local antique mall or the more upscale and modern Grossmont Center, afterwards grabbing a bite to eat at the charming Trolley Stop Deli or one of the many other dining options.
  • TripBuzz found 263 things to do with kids in or near La Mesa, California, including 231 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Lake Murray to La Mesa Municipal Pool, the La Mesa area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Theaters and Playgrounds.
  • Visitors can board a local San Diego Trolley to visit La Mesa, California, one of the few cities served by the trolley line. While in town visitors can shop the local antique mall or the more upscale and modern Grossmont Center, afterwards grabbing a bite to eat at the charming Trolley Stop Deli or one of the many other dining options.
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24.6 Miles
93% 514 votes
Botanical Gardens 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
24.6 Miles
94% 140 votes
Beaches South Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA MoreLess Info
Swami's Beach is a well-renowned surf spot that is overseen by the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram. The location becomes a major destination during the winter months due to its swells and standout right point break.
24.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.
24.7 Miles
Theaters 201 East Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92030 MoreLess Info
As a professional theater, Patio Playhouse showcases a mix of Broadway musicals and Shakespeare plays for the community to enjoy. During the summer, the theater company hosts performances in an outdoor amphitheater.
24.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Surfing Lessons 636 pacific coast hwy, Encinitas, CA MoreLess Info
Offering daily surf drop-ins and lessons, Surfin Fire Premiere Surf Lessons is a great place to learn how to surf. The attention they give to their students is unparalleled and the staff really make sure ocean safety comes first.
24.7 Miles
35% 94 votes
Movie Theaters 350 W Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
24.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
City Tours Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Urban Adventures offers excitement right in the heart of Escondido. Book tours for surfing and other activities with experienced guides.
24.8 Miles
85% 68 votes
Movie Theaters 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 MoreLess Info
La Paloma Theatre is both a cinema and a venue for live music that opened in 1928. The theatre airs classic, independent, foreign and art films and also has featured notable artists like Jerry Garcia, Ralph Stanley, and Nickle Creek.
24.9 Miles
34% 50 votes
Parks 321 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Grape Day Park is an important historic landmark of Escondido as well as a place where people can relax and feel close to nature. The park maintains picnic tables, memorials, artworks, a unique childrens playground called 'Vinehenge', giant chess and more of such attractions.
24.9 Miles
70% 96 votes
Children's Museums 320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 MoreLess Info
At the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, young visitors and their families can take advantage of the site's Toddler Tidepool and other learning exhibits. The location hosts Kids Workshops, Fall Family Festivals, and birthday parties.
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